Franchising (Small Business) Experiences?

I’m talking now with a Franchise broker about the possibility of getting into a franchised business. Not sure which one just yet, but it would likely be more of a business-to-business service type company versus anything retail (particularly food-related).

Anybody have any experience with this? I’d prefer first hand versus “my cousin’s sister’s boyfriend’s uncle once tryed to open a Quickymart” kind of stories.

thanks,

Shibb